CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN CULINARY ARTS

The Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts is designed for those who have chosen to pursue an exciting career in culinary arts. This unique skills-driven program takes you through key stages of classical and international cuisine, grade manager, meat preparation, patisserie and bakery and at the same time, develop your professionalism and proficiency in producing food of world-class standards.

In addition to developing a passion for craftsmanship, this program will enhance your supervisory, technical and personal skills, the mindset of how to ‘think out of the box’, communication and problem solving skills which are essential in the evolving field of the culinary arts industry.

COURSE OUTLINES

• Importance of Hygiene and Nutrition
• Menu Planning and Cost Control
• Knowledge in Kitchen Commodities
• Basic Kitchen Management
• Different Style of Cuisine
• Sound Practical Knowledge in Cookery
• Be able to implement their knowledge in established organization
• Identification of Kitchen Utensils and Equipment
• Causes of Food Poisoning and Cross Contamination
• Proper Use of Kitchen Utensils/ Equipment
• Awareness of Kitchen Safety/ Kitchen Safety Rules
• Elementary Nutrition
• Production Commodities
• Kitchen Supervisory
• Kitchen Store,  Distribution  & Inventory

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Students should have completed the School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or equivalent
• Students should have basic knowledge of English Language, both oral and written
• Students should have good health and mentally motivated to the industry
• Applicants who possess other qualifications will be considered on case-by-case basis

INTAKES

January/August